Little Man

Main Plot

"Little Man" is a comedy film directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, featuring a unique plot where a diminutive, yet fully grown, career criminal named Calvin Sims, who is adept at stealing, disguises himself as a baby. After a jewel heist goes wrong, Calvin stashes the stolen diamond in a woman's purse. The purse belongs to Vanessa, who is married to Darryl, a man eager to become a father. In a bizarre twist, Calvin finds a way to retrieve the diamond by posing as a toddler left on the couple's doorstep. Darryl and Vanessa, completely unaware of Calvin's true identity, take him in, believing him to be an abandoned baby. The film unfolds with a series of comedic and chaotic events as Calvin attempts to blend into the household while secretly planning to recover the hidden gem. The couple, meanwhile, experiences the challenges and joys of parenthood. The plot thickens with misunderstandings, misadventures, and the inevitable complications that arise from Calvin's ruse as he grows unexpectedly fond of his new "family."

Characters

• Shawn Wayans plays Darryl Edwards, a man who mistakenly believes a diminutive thief is his adopted son.
• Marlon Wayans plays Calvin, a diminutive thief who disguises himself as a baby to retrieve a stolen diamond he stashed unwittingly with a couple.
• Kerry Washington plays Vanessa Edwards, who, along with her husband, unknowingly adopts a dwarf criminal posing as a baby.

Ending Explained

In the 2006 comedy film "Little Man," directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, the story concludes with a series of misunderstandings and comedic mishaps being resolved. The film centers around a diminutive criminal, Calvin Sims, who disguises himself as a baby to retrieve a stolen diamond he hid in the purse of Vanessa Edwards. Calvin, played by Marlon Wayans, ends up living with Vanessa and her husband Darryl, portrayed by Shawn Wayans, who are oblivious to his true identity. As the film progresses, Calvin grows unexpectedly fond of the Edwards family, which complicates his initial mission. The climax occurs when the couple discovers Calvin's true identity after several comedic and chaotic events. Despite their initial shock and feeling of betrayal, the film ends on a positive note when Calvin saves the couple's life during a final confrontation with his former criminal partner. This act of bravery leads to his redemption. In the conclusion, Calvin is shown serving a short prison sentence. After his release, he maintains his relationship with the Edwards family, suggesting a transformation in his character influenced by the love and normalcy he experienced with them. The film wraps up with a humorous scene that hints at Calvin's continued mischievous nature, yet within a more benign and familial context.